All Forum Posts by Nick Gatel

Re: Modified 3 season Gear ListSid,
Pretty solid lists.
I would skip the pack covers and use a liner. I have always hated covers, they don't work that well for me. Which is one reason I like poncho/tarps.
Glad to se...

Re: trouble with caldera coneJoshua,
The dovetail joint can be an achilles heel. Also, one could real slice a finger if not careful (I haven't yet).
If you get one with a keg, and slide the cone inside it "top&q...

Re: What about day hikes?My current day pack is heavier than my normal pack(s). It is an REI Venturi 30 with a 3L hydration system. Very common for us to hike all day, and my wife and I have a favorite 16 mile loop on the ...

Re: Ultralight fun in the Los PadresDiane,
You timed the wild flower bloom perfectly!! Golden Poppies... my favorite.
Also with all the concern with using a tarp, looks like you got than down. Good to see you practicing several...

Re: What about stoveless??No stove ==> no hot coffee.
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Yep, there is a huge mental lift with a hot beverage and warm meal. 5 oz for a stove an...

ULA Equipment5/5
It seems that from earlier reviews, ULA has solved the communication issues with the addition of Casey to the staff, which must have solved that void.
Not only was the communication great (t...